Other than my family and my golden circle of very select real friends For those no longer in reach or out of touch Grateful for the time we had and that you passed my way Fair weatheredΒ Β friends and otherwise Last three years we lost a parent and two Dear friends You, Poetry have been my constant companion So on my daily walk The bush had one tiny flower with an opal center Surrounded by orchid and lavender Who was saying Hello? Poetry doesn't judge ,it listens Let's me get things out and over Let's me share My friend Poetry